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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 241.38 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 241.38 and 99.86 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 241.38 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/241.38 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 241.38 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 24,104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104.21/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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